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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is Diedrich Knickerbocker's profession?
(a) Governor.
(b) Writer of novels.
(c) Historian.
(d) Farmer.
2. On page 29, the mountains are said to be "lording it over the surrounding country." This is an example of which literary technique?
(a) Onomatopoeia.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Personification.
(d) Synechdoche.
3. From the description of Rip's attitude to his farm, on page 30, what can be deduced about Rip?
(a) He likes to make excuses instead of taking care of his responsibilities.
(b) His farm is envied by many of his neighbors.
(c) He is devoted to his home and family.
(d) His attitude toward his own family is similar to his attitude toward the villagers.
4. Who is the author of "Rip Van Winkle"?
(a) Washington Irving.
(b) Geoffrey Crayon.
(c) James Fenimore Cooper.
(d) Diedrich Knickerbocker.
5. Under what pseudonym was "Rip Van Winkle" published?
(a) Washington Irving.
(b) Geoffrey Crayon.
(c) Diedrich Knickerbocker.
(d) James Fenimore Cooper.
Short Answer Questions
1. On page 30, the reader learns that Rip is "obsequious" and his wife is a "termagant." What can accurately be said about their relationship?
2. On page 29, the setting sun causes something to light up and glow "like a crown of glory." This is an example of what literary technique?
3. Why does Rip stop spending time with his friends?
4. In the epigraph from Cartwright's play, to whom does the speaker swear that he will be honest?
5. What is Rip's son's name?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain what the frame narrative says about the historian who recorded Rip's story--where does his work come from, and how reliable is it?
2. Describe the condition of Rip's home and farm.
3. How is the setting of the Catskills described?
4. Describe how Rip's relationship with the dog contrasts with his wife's relationship with the dog.
5. Describe the condition of Rip's children.
6. Describe the contents of the story's epigraph and tell how this relates to the frame narrative.
7. Describe the relationship between Rip and his wife.
8. Explain the relationship of Washington Irving, Diedrich Knickerbocker, and Geoffrey Crayon.
9. What relationship does Rip have with the village children, and how does it characterize him?
10. What do Rip and his friends do when they gather together outside the village inn, and how does this characterize Rip?
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